Author: vpoptics
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Registration is open!
You can now register to attend VPO26! The Early Bird registration is available until 15 July. For the first time the registration fee can be paid via Credit/Debit card in additional to the traditional bank/wire transfer. Please find all the information in the dedicated registration page: Thank you for considering to register for VPO26! We…
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VPO26 abstract submissions are open!
Click here to submit: https://forms.gle/o8ZA29i2kyWziS5a9 You are invited to submit short papers of up to 3 pages (including figures and references) on one or more of the Topics to be presented in one of the formats: talk, poster or show & tell. The selection of the best papers will be carried out by the VPO26…
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Prof. Vera-Diaz joins as invited speaker
The Organizers are pleased to announce that prof. Fuensanta A. Vera-Diaz, the Director of Research at New England College of Optometry (Boston, USA) has generously agreed to join our excellent group of Speakers invited for VPO26. Prof. Vera-Diaz will deliver a talk entitled “The effect of optical quality and accommodation on myopia development”.
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VPO26 Invited Speakers Announced!
The Organizing Committee is proud to announce the Invited Speakers for VPO26 which will be celebrated between 2 and 4 of September 2026 in Cartagena, Spain! The speakers are: We are very fortunate to host these renowned top experts in the combined fields of Visual and Physiological Optics and are looking forward to sharing a…
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VPO26 Call for papers!
You are invited to submit short papers of up to 3 pages (including figures and references) on one or more of the Topics to be presented in one of the formats: talk, poster or show & tell. The selection of the best papers will be carried out by the VPO26 Scientific Committee. The submissions will…
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It’s time for Mopane VPO25!
Dear VPO Friends and Attendees, The 5th Visual & Physiological Optics Meeting in Mopane (VPO25) is next week, from Monday 25th to Friday 29th! The programme is available to download below. For the first time in VPO history, all sessions are expected to be streamed live to YouTube (link below will be updated to lead…
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Registration is open!
Dear soon-to-be attendees, the registration for the 5th Mopane (VPO25) visual and physiological optics meeting is open! At the same time the accommodation booking form is also available. Click here to register to attend.
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Visas (don´t worry – you´re exempt, most likely)
Very few countries need a visa to enter South Africa. Please check if you are exempt here https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries If you are not exempt Here is the information for applying for a visa to enter SA https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa If you are travelling with children from a non-visa exempt country, please check the following requirements as well https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/621-updated-advisory-new-requirements-for-children-travelling-through-south-african-ports-of-entry
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Abstract deadline extended and other news
The abstract submission deadline for the 5th Mopane VPO in South Africa has been extended until April 5th! The deadline can not be extended any further because the Organizers need to secure accommodations for all delegates ahead of time, so please submit your abstract on time! We also updated the site with information about the…
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Provisional programme
Monday 25 August 14:00-15:00 Hotel reception and room allocation 16:00 – 18:00 Feel free to mingle or take an afternoon game self-drive 19:00 Dinner at Marula grill, Bakubung Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August 6:30 Game self-drive 8:30 Breakfast 9:30-12:30 Morning session 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:30 Afternoon session…